ML030280149
| ML030280149 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 11/07/2002 |
| From: | Craig D Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Mcgrail S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, State of MA, Emergency Management Agency |
| References | |
| Download: ML030280149 (2) | |
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Region I LW. MCCormTTik Pot Offlrc &
Coumhow BuUding, Room 442 Bosi*, MA 02109 NOV 7 200?
Stephen McGrail, Director Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency 400 Worcester Rd.
Framingbarn, MA 01701
Dear Director Mcxrail:
This letter officially informs you of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) identification of a Deficiency which occuried during the Exercise for Seabrook Nuclear Power Station conducted on October 23, 2002. The issue was discussed with your staff following the exercise.
As a result of this cxercise, one deficiency has been assessed in accordance with NUREG 0654 and FEMA-REP-]4 page C.16-1. The Deficiency is assessed against Region I EOC under Evaluation Area Sub-elemenr 3.b, l ementaion of KY Decision, 3.b. 1, KI and appropriaie inArUcttions arc made available should a decision to reconmmend use of KI be made. The Deficiency resulted from the filure to properly commicate the order to ingest KI, for energency workers and institutionalized individuals, in ArMsbury and Salislbry. Merrhac was sbeltered in place but told to ingest KY if they could not leave; Newbury was notified that Emergency Workers should ingest KI, and; Newbuyport was recorunended to take K1. The EOCs contacted Region I for confiration of the order and after some confusion, were told that emergency workers should ingest KY.
In accordance with 44 CFR 350.9 (d).and FEMA-REP-14, we have thoroughly reviewed and discussed the issue with FEMA Headquarters, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and FEMA Region I Radiological Assistance Committee members. FEMA-REP-14, page C.16-1, defines a Deficiency as "... an observed or identified inadequacy of organizational perfornance in an exercise that could cause a finding that offsite emergency preparedness'is not adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate protective measures can be taken in the event of a radiological emergency to protect the health and safety of the public living in the vicinity ofa nuclear power plant." Because ofthe potential impact of a Deficiency on the public health and safety. and in this case emergency workers, it should be corrected within 120 days after the exercise through appropriate remedial actions, including remedial exercises, drills, or other actions, including plan revisions.
Ploue cOOMMUi: Utillz tOIs omLx the datc -,ad limrrw of(he pertinent renmdeia actions and identity of the State and local participants within 10 days from the date of this letter.
Your cooperation on thUs matter is greatly appreciated, If you havc any questions, please contact Dan McEkhinny., Chakrpeon, Regional Assistance Conuittee, FEMA Region 1, at (617) 223 9567.
Sincerely, Daniel A. Craig Regional Director